Scholarship Undergraduate

Mary McKenzie Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

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Avg. Amount Awarded
320
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Description

The Mary McKenzie Memorial Scholarship is an award given to graduating seniors from Beacon High School. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who will be students at any accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States. Eligible students will be of African American descent and be selected on the basis of academic merit, financial need, essay on their career and personal goals, and a personal interview. Two current letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with the applicant's skills and abilities are required. These letters must have been written within the last six months. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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